Description
A quintessential American open-face sandwich with juicy beef patty, caramelized onions, and melted Alpine cheese on buttery sourdough bread. Masters the balance between crispy crust and oozing cheese for a comforting hearty bite.
Ingredients
450 g ground beef (80% meat, 20% fat)
1 large yellow onion
8 sourdough bread slices
8 Swiss cheese slices
4 sharp cheddar cheese slices
2 tablespoons softened butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat skillet over medium heat
Finely dice onion; sauté in butter slowly
Caramelize 35 minutes until golden brown, soft
Shape beef into 4 patties with thumb indent
Season with salt and pepper
Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side
Warm bread slices in oven
Butter one side of each slice
Create sandwiches: meat + onion + cheese
Press sandwiches gently with spatula
Grill 1-2 minutes until cheese is fully melted
Notes
Use USDA Choice beef 80/20 for optimal juiciness
Thinly slice onions for even caramelization
Experiment with red onion alternative
Can use Havarti cheese as Swiss substitute
Cover with parchment when grilling to prevent burning
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Recettes au Grill et BBQ Faciles & Savoureuses
- Method: Stovetop cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg